2 Zlotys (Niszczyciel "Błyskawica") 2012 front 2 Zlotys (Niszczyciel "Błyskawica") 2012 back
2 Zlotys (Niszczyciel "Błyskawica") 2012 photo
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2 Zlotys Niszczyciel "Błyskawica"

2012 year
Nordic gold 8.15 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Third Republic (1989-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2012
Value
2 Zlotys (2 Złote) 2 PLN = USD 0.51
Currency
Fourth Zloty (1995-date)
Composition
Nordic gold
Weight
8.15 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#33099
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NISZCZYCIEL
“BŁYSKAWICA”

Designer: Andrzej Nowakowski

Edge

Eight times repeated inscription: NBP, every second one inverted by 180 degrees, separated by stars

Lettering: NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★

Comment

Date of issue 26-04-2012

Interesting fact

The Niszczyciel "Błyskawica" coin is a circulating commemorative coin issued by Poland in 2012 to honor the 70th anniversary of the launch of the ORP Błyskawica, a Polish Navy destroyer that played a significant role in World War II. The coin's design features an image of the destroyer on the obverse, and the reverse features the coat of arms of Poland. The coin is made of Nordic gold, a unique alloy that is resistant to corrosion and has a distinctive color. It weighs 8.15 grams and has a diameter of 27.5 millimeters.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 MW 800000 - - - - - -

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